
Savoring the Spirit of Christmas: How to Extend the Joy Beyond December
01/25/24 • 13 min
You don't have to let the joy of Christmas fade with the packing away of the decorations and the twinkling lights. In fact, it is important to keep the spirit of Christmas alive beyond December. PK offers three ways n which you can do this while transforming your life and the lives of others:
- Start a gratitude journal to keep you focused on all the good that's happening in your life.
- Schedule quality time with loved ones so you always have a supportive community you can count on.
- Engage in random acts of kindness which gives the felling a joy a ripple effect.
Take a listen.
And while you’re at it, don't forget to grab your FREE Affirmation eCards to shift your mindset, raise your self-esteem and boost your self-confidence. Choose one or two that resonate with you, and make a habit of repeating them several times throughout the day, especially when you wake up in the morning, and at night before you go to bed. As you use them, observe the effect they have on you:
- Do they make you feel more loving toward yourself and more confident?
- Do they increase your belief in your abilities?
- Do they make it easier for you to take life in stride?
Try to be aware of how your mind and body react to your practice of repeating affirmations. Be consistent with this practice and you’ll see the difference over time. Just click the link! FREE Affirmation eCards.
Connect with PK:
Website, Instagram, Facebook, Review on Apple podcast.
FREE Affirmation eCards
You don't have to let the joy of Christmas fade with the packing away of the decorations and the twinkling lights. In fact, it is important to keep the spirit of Christmas alive beyond December. PK offers three ways n which you can do this while transforming your life and the lives of others:
- Start a gratitude journal to keep you focused on all the good that's happening in your life.
- Schedule quality time with loved ones so you always have a supportive community you can count on.
- Engage in random acts of kindness which gives the felling a joy a ripple effect.
Take a listen.
And while you’re at it, don't forget to grab your FREE Affirmation eCards to shift your mindset, raise your self-esteem and boost your self-confidence. Choose one or two that resonate with you, and make a habit of repeating them several times throughout the day, especially when you wake up in the morning, and at night before you go to bed. As you use them, observe the effect they have on you:
- Do they make you feel more loving toward yourself and more confident?
- Do they increase your belief in your abilities?
- Do they make it easier for you to take life in stride?
Try to be aware of how your mind and body react to your practice of repeating affirmations. Be consistent with this practice and you’ll see the difference over time. Just click the link! FREE Affirmation eCards.
Connect with PK:
Website, Instagram, Facebook, Review on Apple podcast.
FREE Affirmation eCards
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The Power of Gratitude: How a Gratitude Mindset Can Boost Your Well-being
Have you ever had so many things going wrong in your life at the same time that it made you feel like there was nothing left to be grateful for? Well, I’m sure you’re not alone. We’ve all been there at one time or another, which is why it’s so important to learn how to start building a gratitude mindset.
What’s a gratitude mindset? It is a state of mind that allows you to focus on being thankful for what you have instead of dwelling on what’s missing. It’s about focusing on the many things that are going right instead of what is going wrong.
In this episode, you’ll learn some strategies for building a gratitude mindset that can help you to navigate difficult situations and take control of negative thinking patterns so that you can reach your goals more quickly, lower your stress levels, and improve your overall well-being. Please take a listen.
Here are some of those recommendations:
- Focus on what you can be grateful for today.
- Remember the grass is NOT always greener on the other side.
- Use a journal app or a notebook to make physical notes each day of things that happen throughout your day that you're grateful for; they'll provide a frame of reference for those times when things seem to be out of whack.
And while you’re at it, don't forget to grab your FREE Affirmation eCards to shift your mindset, raise your self-esteem and boost your self-confidence. Choose one or two that resonate with you, and make a habit of repeating them several times throughout the day, especially when you wake up in the morning, and at night before you go to bed. As you use them, observe the effect they have on you:
- Do they make you feel more loving toward yourself and more confident?
- Do they increase your belief in your abilities?
- Do they make it easier for you to take life in stride?
Try to be aware of how your mind and body react to your practice of repeating affirmations. Be consistent with this practice and you’ll see the difference over time. Just click the link! FREE Affirmation eCards.
Thanks for listening. Until next time This is PK sending you much light and a whole lot of love!
Connect with PK:
Website, Instagram, Facebook, Review on Apple podcast.
FREE Affirmation eCards
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Overcoming Post-holiday Blues: Embrace Joy Year-round (Replay)
You don't have to let the joy of Christmas fade with the packing away of the decorations and the twinkling lights. In fact, it is important to keep the spirit of Christmas alive beyond December. PK offers three ways in which you can do this while transforming your life and the lives of others:
- Start a gratitude journal to keep you focused on all the good that's happening in your life.
- Schedule quality time with loved ones so you always have a supportive community you can count on.
- Engage in random acts of kindness which gives the felling a joy a ripple effect.
Take a listen.
And while you’re at it, don't forget to grab your FREE Affirmation eCards to shift your mindset, raise your self-esteem and boost your self-confidence. Choose one or two that resonate with you, and make a habit of repeating them several times throughout the day, especially when you wake up in the morning, and at night before you go to bed. As you use them, observe the effect they have on you:
- Do they make you feel more loving toward yourself and more confident?
- Do they increase your belief in your abilities?
- Do they make it easier for you to take life in stride?
Try to be aware of how your mind and body react to your practice of repeating affirmations. Be consistent with this practice and you’ll see the difference over time. Just click the link! FREE Affirmation eCards.
Connect with PK:
Website, Instagram, Facebook, Review on Apple podcast.
FREE Affirmation eCards
Momma’s Motivational Messages: Inspiration for Stressed Out Gen X Women - Savoring the Spirit of Christmas: How to Extend the Joy Beyond December
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Peggie Kirkland 0:04
Welcome to the Momma's Motivational Messages podcast, where women learn to stop putting themselves on the back burner, and start paying attention to caring for themselves first, so they can be better for everyone else in their lives. I know you'll be inspired by the stories of resiliency and starting over of health and self healing, of gaining clarity through journaling, of showing self love through world travel, and the list goes on. I encourage you to relax and enjoy
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